Empower House: Radio and Communications Intern

Empower House provides transformative community health services, youth development programs, and advocacy opportunities that empower women and girls of color. We envision a world where all women and girls are empowered to transform themselves, their families, and their communities. Empower House Radio 101.5 is San Antonio’s pulse for advocacy, change, and community connection.

Our mission is to amplify local content and shine a spotlight on the city’s most diverse stories. Our programming strives to uplift the powerful perspectives of women of color, voices of LGBTQ+ individuals, and create a space where inspiring, educational content, elevates community voice. The Radio Intern will work closely with the Empower House Radio Team to support the creation, editing, and scheduling of content for 101.

5, The Empower House. This role offers hands-on experience in radio production, audio editing, and community storytelling. The ideal candidate for this position can share their passion for grassroots community transformation and connect their professional and volunteer experiences to our mission. Our organizational philosophy is based on understanding how sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression intersect, preventing women, girls, from attaining their full potential.

Women, people of color, LGBTQ and nonbinary individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Radio Production & Content Creation

• Research and pitch ideas for shows (2–3 stories, interviews, or segments per month)
• Assist with coordinating recording schedules and logistics
• Help identify and organize interviews with potential guests
• Create and organize music playlists for scheduled programming
• Support the development and maintenance of an audio archive for reuse and future programming
• Edit Audio for original recordings and nationally syndicated content with guidance from the radio team Community Engagement & Collaboration
• Support community members and staff with resources for producing radio content
• Help sustain and build relationships with community partners and contributors
• Assist in planning and leading radio-focused events and workshops
• Provide promotional support for shows and community-created content Key Skills and Qualifications
• Alignment with Empower House values of Solidarity, Empathy, Collaboration, and Creativity
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Research skills to support content development
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting schedules, especially around interviews and recordings
• Basic audio editing skills preferred (experience with De. Script, Audacity, Adobe Audition, Izotope RX, or similar platforms)
• Ability to attend meetings in person, over the phone, or via Zoom, occasionally for extended sessions
• Enthusiasm for community-based storytelling and media production Requirements Contact: Armando Estrada armando@empowerhouse.org